Serving 128 students in grades 11-12, Pegasus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pegasus High serves the northwest part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 14.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pegasus High School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Changing the Pace of Education!
School Rankings
Pegasus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pegasus High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pegasus High School's ranking?
Pegasus High School is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pegasus High School?
The graduation rate of Pegasus High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pegasus High School?
128 students attend Pegasus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pegasus High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pegasus High School?
Pegasus High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pegasus High School offer ?
Pegasus High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Pegasus High School part of?
Pegasus High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I recommend Pegasus high school to students that have had a hard time in going to classes and are behind on credits. I attended pegasus h.s in late 2008 and 2009, the teachers at the time played a big role in helping me graduate. I started my senior year with 85 credits! But they never gave up on me and helped me to keep myself motivated. I am very grateful for the teachers in this school and the care they give to each of their students!
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